Commemorative plaque

17 July 2024

View of the commemorative stone on Akaroa's Beach Street and harbour to mark the 100th anniversary of the landing of French settlers to Akaroa in September 1840.

Contributor's note: "The low cloud that has encompassed the harbour for most of the day is visible in the background.

Creator: KayevG

Area: Banks Peninsula / Akaroa

Contributor: KayevG

Source: Entry in the 2024 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Reference ID: CCL-PH24-DW-189791

Uploaded by: KayevG

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